Roberson

[tee1222]

Shooting 61% last four games. A little less stumbling and bumbling. The same to be said of vexing and perplexing.

Not only does it look like he is shaving off the yips, he is definitely getting us extra possessions on the glass. Passing looks better, seeing him rewarded on the break every now and again and finally, that mid range jumper falls with regularity.

Both him and Mike playing efficiently is huge for us. Four+ people on the floor you have to worry about spaces it out for both parties, inside and out.

 

[Henny & Coke]

Roberson's rebounding skills/ability is really top notch & his impact in that area alone is extremely valuable. He's showing decent progress lately & I'm really hoping it continues. His development (or lack of it) this year will be our single biggest factor on how successful a season we have, IMO. Hopefully the steady progress continues & JB gives him enough minutes to work through stretches of poor play.

 

[orangefan13]

beginning to think hes ahead of mccullough, what he gives up in length he makes up for being alittle tougher then cmac as a soph with a extra year under his belt.

 

[two3zone]

You can see the difference with him when he gets the ball. He isn't scared anymore and looks like he's playing with confidence.

 

[pearl31]

Loved his block late in the game.

 

[tee1222]

You can see the difference with him when he gets the ball. He isn't scared anymore and looks like he's playing with confidence.

Yeah, even before that first step. He's ready to pass or if isolated, has one or two initial moves he is comfortable with. Has come a long way, but I still think he's at about 80% of potential. Has an extra gear I hope we see this year or next.

 

[orangefan13]

liked the fast release on his jumper in the second half, not only was it fast but I don't think the ball ever went down midchest on that one.

 

[jordoo]

Yeah, even before that first step. He's ready to pass or if isolated, has one or two initial moves he is comfortable with. Has come a long way, but I still think he's at about 80% of potential. Has an extra gear I hope we see this year or next.

Agreed. Its like the game went from hyperdpeed to just fast and he's more comfortable but when it really slows down for him he's going to be a great complimentary player at the very least.

 

[HoustonCuse]

He's looking more settled and comfortable. That is a great thing.

 

[jdubs30]

I said this 2 weeks ago...but our best front court right now is G-Rak-Roberson; Roberson is just more impactful on both ends of the floor right now than McCullough

 

[jordoo]

McCullough was actually better today when Rak sat and he played center. Long Beach abused him repeatedly on the wing.

 

[BludOrange]

His hustling up and down the court is what's impressing me. You see many, hang back on a breakaway and not trail it in case there is a rebound to be had. Not Roberson. Same on D, he hustles back when others do not.

 

[wallacecuse]

He is making progress, but he is very limited off the bounce...scares the crap out of me when he has to dribble more than twice

 

[longtimefan]

He is making progress, but he is very limited off the bounce...scares the crap out of me when he has to dribble more than twice

His first move, when receiving the ball within 15 feet of the hoop, should be to look for the mid-range shot. His dribbling skill at this juncture of his career is comparable to Grant's last season--which is to say, not good.

 

[jdubs30]

He is making progress, but he is very limited off the bounce...scares the crap out of me when he has to dribble more than twice

He is naturally a 4...not many 4's have good handles at this level.

I think JB would like to play Cooney and G in the backcourt together at times, but we can't afford McCullough/Rak/Roberson in the game together for that long.

 

[pearl31]

liked the fast release on his jumper in the second half, not only was it fast but I don't think the ball ever went down midchest on that one.

And it was confident

 

[OttoMets]

McCullough was actually better today when Rak sat and he played center. Long Beach abused him repeatedly on the wing.

Yes, he had a few steals and didn't get too far out of position. This was nice, though I don't think he'll have much success at center this year.

 

[CaptainJ]

Agreed. Its like the game went from hyperdpeed to just fast and he's more comfortable but when it really slows down for him he's going to be a great complimentary player at the very least.

That sounds like something Ive done at some outdoor concerts. I wouldnt doubt maybe 1 or 2 indoor ones too. Waste of time and money otherwise!

 

[orangepassion]

The problem earlier is they were playing him as a 3 before with Mccullough on the floor. He's a good 4, but when we play him at 3, we can't pread the floor like we need to.

 

[RF2044]

Roberson's rebounding skills/ability is really top notch & his impact in that area alone is extremely valuable. He's showing decent progress lately & I'm really hoping it continues. His development (or lack of it) this year will be our single biggest factor on how successful a season we have, IMO. Hopefully the steady progress continues & JB gives him enough minutes to work through stretches of poor play.

Agreed. He had that breakout game a few games ago [against Louisiana Tech], and since then looks to have really settled down and gotten a lot more comfortable. Great to see--he's going to be a key contributor this year, and a starter next year.

 

[orangefan13]

McCullough was actually better today when Rak sat and he played center. Long Beach abused him repeatedly on the wing.

Brings a interesting point. As a fresh he is learning two positions thats alot to think about for a fresh.

 

[We Are Syracuse]

Great to see someone like roberson come in and play well. Especially recently when SYRACUSE needed a boost and jolt off the bench because of McC's lack of play recently. Fan of roberson and LOVE how active he can be. Just needs to do it every game now. Can really rebound and doesn't have that bad of a touch around the rim when he is playing with confidence